Few episodes in Indian history generate as much emotional and ideological controversy as Jauhar. In modern discussions, it is frequently reduced to a single image: women entering a fire rather than falling into the hands…
Neem Karoli Baba is one of the most unusual figures in modern Indian spirituality. He did not write a major philosophical work, publish a bestselling book or build his reputation through extensive public lectures. Yet…
Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has delivered a significant endorsement of India’s economic strength by upgrading the country’s sovereign credit rating from BBB+ to A-, while maintaining a Stable outlook. The upgrade applies to both…
Political stability is one of those qualities that is often taken for granted until it disappears. Citizens may disagree intensely about what a government should do, but there is an important difference between disagreement over…
India’s economy has begun FY2026-27 on a stronger-than-expected footing, with real GDP expanding 7.8% year-on-year in the April-June quarter. The latest numbers released on August 31 have exceeded both market expectations and the Reserve Bank…
The charge of “Muslim appeasement” has followed the Indian National Congress for decades. It is one of the central criticisms made by the BJP and other opponents of Congress, who argue that the party has…
India and Uzbekistan have taken a major step towards strengthening their bilateral relationship by agreeing to elevate their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The decision marks a significant expansion of cooperation between New Delhi…
India and Uzbekistan have moved towards deeper cooperation in the nuclear-energy sector with an agreement for a long-term arrangement for uranium supplies to India. The development is an important component of the broader India-Uzbekistan relationship,…
Tribhubana Mahadevi I was one of the most remarkable women rulers of early medieval Odisha. At a time when political authority in the Indian subcontinent was predominantly controlled by men, she rose to the throne…
Introduction India’s freedom struggle was not fought through a single strategy or by a single generation of leaders. Alongside constitutional politics, mass movements and non-violent resistance, there existed a powerful revolutionary tradition that believed British…